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Once the first ambulance crew had arrived, the man was out of the water and had already been successfully rescucitated.

A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "When the first ambulance crew arrived the man was out of the water and had been successfully resuscitated by leisure centre staff after being given CPR and six shocks by their on-site defibrillator.

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“The incredibly quick actions of lifeguards and leisure centre staff, who put their life-saving training to the test last night, are immensely commendable and have undoubtedly given the man the very best possible chance of surviving his cardiac arrest.”

The man is now recovering in hospital and his life has been saved by the quick thinking of staff.

A spokesman for Coventry Sports and Leisure Centre said: "We can confirm that an incident occurred at the centre last night.

"Staff responded swiftly and professionally, using all of their training and we are incredibly proud of their actions.

"Coventry Sports and Leisure Centre is a vital community hub used by many members of the public, so customer safety is always of paramount importance to us."